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Banking

Big US banks report Q3 earnings this week: what to watch

Six of the largest US banks report third-quarter results in a tight two-day window, opening earnings season. Here is what to watch beyond the headline profit, and why these numbers set the tone for the market.

Fintech & your money

Fintech

What is a stablecoin, and how is it different from other crypto?

A stablecoin is a crypto token designed to hold a steady value, almost always one US dollar, by backing it with reserves. Here is how the peg is meant to hold, what stablecoins are used for, and why stable is a goal, not a guarantee.

Explainers & data

Data

The US jobs report: what it is and why markets watch it

The monthly US jobs report shows how many people are being hired and how many are out of work. Here is what nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate mean, why they come from two surveys, and why they move markets so much.